Steam-separator.



J. T. FENNELL.

STEAM SEPARATOR.

APPLICATION FILED SEPT. 21, 1915.

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JAMES '1. FENNELL, or PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA.

STEAM-SEPARATOB.

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- an inside steam separator located in the upper portion of the boiler shell and around the steam outlet, said separator operating to catch water of condensation on the inner face of the boiler shell, and prevent the escape thereof with the steam.

A further object is to provide an improved construction of separator which will present a smooth surface to the steam in its passage from all directions, and which is provided with an improved arrangement of drain spout removably secured to the separator and carrying the water to one side of the boiler, whereby a maximum of head room is permitted in the boiler.

A further object is to provide an improved construction of conical baiiie which not only directs the steam into the outlet, but also operates to catch water of condensation and direct the same back into the boiler.

A further object is to provide an improved construction of separator which can be readily assembled within the boiler, and which can be varied to suit any style of boiler in connection with any arrangement of outlet pipe or coupling at the outlet for steam in the boiler.

With these and other objects in view, the invention consists in certain novel features of construction and combinations and arrangements of parts as will be more fully hereinafter described and pointed out in the claims.

In the accompanying drawings: Figure 1 is a fragmentary view in cross section illustrating my improved separator in position in a boiler. Fig. 2 is an enlarged sectional view of the separator similar to Fig. l but a fragment of the spout being shown. Fig. 3 is a fragmentary view in section on the line 33 of Fig. 2. Fig. 4 is a view in elevation of the separator with the spout removed, and Fig. 5 is an end view of the spent.

1 represents a boiler shell, and 2 is a steam outlet pipe preferably having a screw- Specification of Letters Patent. Patiqgnted 0 15,, 2d, 1916 Application'filed September 21, 1915. Serial No. 51,754. i

threaded end 3 which is screwed through an opening 1? in-the boiler shell 1. This opening 1 is reinforced by a ring 1", but of course such details of construction are immaterial, and may be varied at will. 7 41- represents my improved separator which comprises a ring having a tapering central opening 5, and having internal screwthreads 6 at its upper end to receive the screw-threaded lower end of pipe 2.

The ring at isso shaped as to provide on its upper surface an annular gutter 7, the wall of this gutter in cross section curving in a'slightly different degree from the curvature of the bottom of the separator, and the wall of the opening 5, so that said separator is thickest at its intermediate portion and gradually tapers to its outer edge. The gutter 7 is provided with an outlet recess 8, which is located in theside of the separator, and has its lower portion in a plane above the bottom of the gutter, so that a small amount of water is always maintained in the gutter, which is desirable in structures of this character, Around the lower portion of the outlet recess 8, an integral lip 9 is formed on the outer face of the separator, and tapers to a sharp outer edge 10. i

11 represents my improved spout which is provided at its upper end with two integral hooks 12, which are positioned over the edge of the separator while the intermediate portion of the spout at its end engages under the lip was shown clearly in Figs. 2 and 3.

=The'hook portions 12 of the spout 11 are provided with openings 13 which register with openings 14 in the separator, and are adapted to receive bolts 15 to secure the parts together. When these bolts 15 are removed, the spout can be disconnected from the separator by moving the spout from under the lip 10 and then lifting the hooks 12 from the edge of the separator.

It will be noted particularly by reference to Fig. 2 that the spout 11 at its point of Below the separator 4, I locate a conical 5 baflie 16 which on its upper face conforms to a large extent to thecurvature of the separator, so that an annular entrance is provided to the pipe 2 which allows the steam to enter from all directions, and which prevents a direct flow into the pipe without first contacting with metal surfaces.

V .The baffle 16, is connected to the separator byjbolts 1 7 having spacing sleeves 18 around the same, so that the parts are readily removable as occasion may require.

It will be noted that with my improved construction, I employ no pipes which are liable to become stopped up, and interfere with the perfect operation of the separator, and it will also be noted that my improved construction embodies three parts which can be readily separated within the boiler structure, and hence my invention not only performs its functions ofseparating the water from the steam, but also is so put together precise detailsset forth, but consider my- 7 self at liberty to make such changes and al terations as fairly fall within the spirit and scope of the appended claims. Having'thus described my invention, wha I claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent is:

1. separator of the character described having an annular gutter and an outlet re- Gopies of this patent may be obtained for cess, said separator having an integral lip around the outlet recess, and a removable drain spout secured to the separator and positioned under the lip, substantially as described.

2. A separator of the character described having an annular gutter and an outlet re cess, said separator having an integral lip around the outlet recess, a removable spout positioned under the lip and having hooks at its ends located over the edge of the separator, substantially as described.

3. A separator of the character described having an annular gutter and an outlet recess, said separator having an integral lip around the outlet recess, a removable spout positioned under the lip and having hooks at its end located over the edge of the separator, said separator and hooks having registering openings therein, and securing devices in said openings, substantially as described.

4. The combination with a boiler, of a separator located around the steam outlet of the boiler and having an annular gutter and an outlet recess, said separator having an integral lip around the outlet recess, a re movable spout positioned under the lip and having hooks at its end located over the edge of the separator, said spout extending to one side of the boiler and discharging the water from the separator at a point adjacent the side wall of the boiler, substantially as described.

In testimony whereof I have signed my name to this specification in the two subscribing witnesses.

JAMES T. FENNELL.

Witnesses:

GHAs. E. Po'r'rs, MARIE JACKSON.

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